Allen sorry to see ISU-UNI series come to an end
September 22, 1996
Despite Troy Davis’ record setting performance on Saturday, the junior from Miami was more excited about who was watching his efforts. Particularly his father, William Webster, who got the chance to see his sons Troy and brother Darren Davis play for the first time since they were in high school.
“It took 25 hours to get here. It’s a long drive. I’m staying with Troy and Darren. It’s a little messy there. The beds aren’t made. I always made them make their beds at home,” Webster said with a grin. “The weather is a little different here. In Miami it’s a hot 90 degrees. It’s like 50 degrees here. But it’s nice. Everyone here has been great. I feel like I’ve been shaking hands since I got here.”
Webster, who hadn’t seen his sons play together since there were teammates at Southridge High in Miami, voiced his excitement about being able to once again watch his sons compete for the same team.
“After they graduated, they proved to be a little bit better than high school players. Now they’re here. I think it was a good decision,” Webster said.
When it comes to Heisman talk, Webster is confident about both his sons’ chances to take home the prestigious trophy.
“Troy was close. He needs about 300 yards to be on track with last season. I said a while ago that if Troy doesn’t win the Heisman, then Darren will. I really think so.”
Troy Davis, with Saturday’s 241-yards, five-touchdown effort, is right in this year’s Heisman hunt. If Davis wins the Heisman, or finishes as a close competitor, speculation has already sprung on whether or not he would turn pro and take his chances in the NFL.
“It’s the same as it was when Troy chose to come to ISU. He made that decision and I stood behind him. Whatever decision Troy makes, I’ll be behind him.”